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DK02 UUJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 UUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 88,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre is 16 years old

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 88,484 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre is 16 years old

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre is 9 years old

Fail 4 Mar 2025 85,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre is 9 years old

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 82,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 77,312 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Pipe Too Front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 77,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Pipe Too Front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 72,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top mount play

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top mount play

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 72,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount play

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top mount play

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Sidewalls and Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 69,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Sidewalls and Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 67,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 65,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,681 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 64,681 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,148 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber pad worn

Advise middle and rear exhaust corroded at flange

Advise rear wiper worn

Advise service light on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise both front brake pipes greased up not allowing full inspection of pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise front Tyre`s worn on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,148 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber pad worn

Advise middle and rear exhaust corroded at flange

Advise rear wiper worn

Advise service light on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise both front brake pipes greased up not allowing full inspection of pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise front Tyre`s worn on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,356 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,243 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front wiper split slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2014 59,240 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front wiper split slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,691 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,003 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 48,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,966 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 23,880 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DK02 UUJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK02 UUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK02 UUJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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